Texas may block stem cell therapy used on Perry

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By ABC13

AUSTIN, TX

The Republican presidential candidate had the treatment in July.
Cells taken from his fat were grown in a lab, then injected into
his back and bloodstream during an operation to fuse part of his
spine.

Some top scientists are questioning the safety and wisdom of the
procedure, which is beyond mainstream medicine. It carries
potential risks ranging from blood clots to cancer.

Texas Medical Board members are scheduled Friday to discuss
whether an independent committee needs to review the procedure
before it's administered to more patients.